Understanding Hafilat Cards and Passes: Types of Hafilat Cards
Transport authorities in the UAE have made it easier for commuters to pay public transport fares. One such service of the Department of Transport (DoT) is Hafilat in Abu Dhabi. The Hafilat card program was launched in 2015 to replace the old cash fare payment methods.
Here’s everything you need to know about the types of Hafilat cards, where you can buy them and what their benefits are
Types of Hafilat Cards in Abu Dhabi
- Contactless Smart Ticket (CST): This is a temporary Hafilat card that only works for 30 days. You can get it for free, but you need to put money on it to use it for buses and stuff.
2. Personalized or Anonymous Smart Card:- This Hafilat card is good for 5 years, and it costs 10 AED to get it.
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3. Smart Card for Students, Seniors, and Special-Needs Citizens:-Â This card costs 5 AED and is good for 5 years. It’s for students, old people, and people with special needs.
Types of Hafilat Passes
Now, let’s talk about Hafilat passes, which are like special cards for riding the bus in Abu Dhabi.
T-Purse: Your Digital Wallet
If you want to use buses in Abu Dhabi, the T-Purse is your friend. It’s like a digital wallet, and you can put money in it whenever you want.
- If you use it for regular city buses, it costs 2 AED to get on and an extra 5 fils for every kilometer you travel.
- If you’re going on a fancy express or intercity bus, it’s 2 AED to start, plus 10 fils for every kilometer.
Weekly Pass: Unlimited Fun
If you ride the bus a lot in Abu Dhabi city, you might want to get a Weekly Pass. It costs 30 AED and lets you ride the bus as much as you want for a whole week.
Monthly Pass: Keep Riding All Month Long
The Monthly Pass is just like the Weekly Pass, but it’s good for a whole month. It costs 80 AED.
Hafilat Pass for Senior Citizens
If you’re an older person and you want to ride the bus with a Hafilat pass, you need to sign up just like everyone else. You’ll need a UAE ID card, a resident visa, and a lease contract. This pass is good for one year, and you can renew it when they check your documents again.
Hafilat Pass for Special Needs People
If you have special needs, you can get a Hafilat pass to ride the bus for a whole year. To do this, you need to sign up with your UAE ID and a note from the doctor.
Hafilat Pass for Students
If you’re a student in Abu Dhabi, you can get a Hafilat pass with your UAE ID card and your student ID. This pass is good for a year, but you have to show your documents again to keep it going.
FAQ About Types of Hafilat Card/ Pass
The Hafilat card costs AED 10 and its valid for five years. many types of passes available and You can buy any of theses depends on your budget and travel requirements: A weekly pass costs AED 30, a monthly pass is AED 80, and a yearly pass for AED 500. Senior citizens and People of Determination receive free annual passes.
 An electronic card which is called Hafilat card widely used for paying bus fares in Abu Dhabi buses. The card automatically deducts money from the passenger’s card, and the passenger’s needs to swipe the card for each trip.
Yes, Hafilat card has an expiry date. The expiry date is 5-years from purchase. You can still use your remaining hafilat balance after expiry.
Yes, children also need Hafilat bus card to travel in Abu Dhabi buses.
Hafilat card can only use in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain for public transport. Nol Card can only use In Dubai to pay for public transport. you can’t use these cards in any other emirates in the UAE.
Video Credit Goes To: Department of Transport – دائرة النقل